Clam Shell Garden Art Statue Lifelike Cement Large 22.5W

A Clam Shell Garden Statue in Aged Cement

This clam shell garden statue is a cement casting of a large clamshell. The aged finish looks like an old shell. It measures 22.5 in wide. It brings the seaside into a backyard. The clam shell garden statue is cast to look weathered by the tide.

Product Details

• Material: Cement
• Finish: Aged, like an old shell
• Size: 22.5 in W x 13 in D x 7 in H
• Weight: 26 lbs
• Part number: HP43310C
• Use: Indoors or outdoors
• Production: Made to order in the USA, 2 to 4 weeks
• Shipping: UPS or FedEx

Shells in the Garden

Garden grottoes often had walls of shells. At the Palazzo del Te, bathers stood beneath a cascade in a shell-encrusted grotto. Italian Renaissance gardens spread the taste in the mid 16th century. A cement clamshell birdbath carries it into a modern yard. Shells covered walls, ceilings, and fountains in many grottoes. Its ribs and curves catch light and shadow.

Many Uses

Use it as a birdbath, a shell hand basin, or a clamshell table centerpiece. Fill it with water for birds. Fill it with flowers for a table. It suits patios, porches, and sunrooms. A shell hand basin holds a bar of soap on a porch. A clamshell table centerpiece holds floating candles. A cement clamshell birdbath attracts songbirds. Add sand and a few stones for a beach look.

Care and Placement

Cement is sturdy outdoors. At 26 lbs, the piece is easy to place on a stand or a table. Set it level so water stays even. Browse more pieces in our Garden Art collection. A clam shell garden statue looks best on a low stand. The aged finish hides weather and daily use. Bring it indoors for winter if you wish.

About Shell Motifs

Shells appear in classical art, medieval pilgrimage, and Renaissance gardens. They stand for the sea and for travel. A clam shell garden statue ties that old tradition to your yard.

For More Reading from the Web

• Want the history of grottoes? This page covers shell-lined caves in Renaissance gardens. Grotto - Wikipedia